Interpersonal Intelligence

Interpersonal intelligence is the ability to understand the context in which one operates in terms of the people one interacts with, how they are motivated and the best way to respond to them. It also includes the ability to understand the context and environment into which one moves. It becomes more important as one progresses to more senior positions where contextual intelligence plays an increasingly central role.

We used SyCon most successfully at BP Finance International to help mould a more effective top team of management. SyCon help each of us on my team see the others on the team more clearly, and also understand how each of us were being seen. This led to much more productive executive meetings with increased resulting action which was important to our business.

SyCon add a new dimension to leadership and team development. Their impartiality means a balanced and rational discussion and their organisational skills are outstanding. They are the catalyst for change.

SyCon has given Ford powerful techniques which enable people to become more aware of the effect they have on others and so work together more effectively as teams. These skills are presented in a clear, straightforward, non-threatening manner and are of significant benefit to both the individual and the Company.

SyCon made an enormous difference to the way we behaved and interacted as a team–and our performance delivery benefited significantly as a result. They also used their skills to help properly integrate a multi-national team with very different backgrounds. John and Chris are very skilled at what they do, really care about the people they are helping, and really make a difference. Use them!!

Participating in the SyCon Transformational Leadership programme undoubtedly made me a more effective manager of both myself and my staff. As a result of the training I feel that I communicate more effectively, that meetings I manage go more smoothly and that I solve problems in a more logical and efficient way. The ‘quality culture’ sold by SyCon is practicable and applicable to every day work situations; it is great fun to do and the payback for me was immediate.